Torchwood Commentary – Miracle Day 5, ‘Categories of Life’

Caleb WoodbridgeP.G. Bell and our new American commentator Gwen Williams give our commentary on episode 5, ‘Categories of Life’. (check out our spoiler-free review!)

As the Torchwood team go undercover to uncover the shocking secrets of the overflow camps, has Miracle Day at last hit its stride? Is the shock ending a bold move or big mistake? We discuss disintegrating healthcare systems, British queuing and much more…

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Torchwood Commentary – Miracle Day 4: ‘Escape to L.A.’

Caleb Woodbridge and P.G. Bell give our commentary on episode 4, Escape to L.A. (check out our spoiler-free review), including Tea Party politics, the ethics of euthanasia, and the possible return of the Slitheen. We also consider Torchwood’s uncertain future, and wonder whether the show can go on without Russell T Davies at the helm.

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What did you think of the latest episode of Miracle Day? What did you think of Ellis Hartley Monroe’s  “Dead is Dead” campaign? Who do you think the mysterious Families are? Let us know your thoughts!

Torchwood Commentary – Miracle Day 2, ‘Rendition’

Caleb Woodbridge, P.G. Bell and Swithun Dobson give their commentary on episode 2, ‘Rendition’ (spoiler-free review here, detailed review to follow), as they discuss CIA security, DIY chemistry, zombie Ianto and much more!

The newly reunited Captain Jack and Gwen Cooper (John Barrowman and Eve Myles) find themselves separated from Rhys (Kai Owen) and baby Anwen (aaaw!) as Rex Matherson (Mekhi Phifer) extradites them to the good old U. S. of A. But with sinister CIA agent Lyn Peterfield (Dichen Lachman off of Nieghbours and Dollhouse) taking orders from above, will they even make it across the Atlantic? (Yes, since it’s only episode 2!)

Plus we discuss your feedback – thanks to Adam Purcell of Staggering Stories, A Figleaf of your Imagination (aka Aled Morgan) of Blogga the Hut and to Shuggie for their comments.

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Did you enjoy episode 2? Did the high-flying shenanigans grip you or bore you? What were your favourite scenes? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for our spoiler-free preview of episode 3!

Torchwood Commentary – Miracle Day 1 ‘The New World’

Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles) protects her baby daughter Anwen from the forces of darkness in Torchwood: Miracle Day

As Torchwood goes trans-Atlantic in Miracle Day, co-produced by Starz and BBC, we dissect the show that just won’t die! But has it maintained the quality of Children of Earth or returned to the depths of Cyberwoman?

Join Caleb Woodbridge, P.G. Bell and Swithun Dobson in our commentary on Episode 1, ‘The New World’, as we discuss John Barrowman’s “acting”, the dangers of immortality, dodgy Welsh geography, the talents of Michael Bay and much more!

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What did you think of episode 1? Is Russell T Davies’ latest effort another classic, or has it yet to hit the mark? Is the American/Welsh combo a match made in heaven or a dog’s dinner? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forgot to read our spoiler-free review of The New World

Doctor Who Commentary – 6.07 ‘A Good Man Goes to War’

River Song’s identity is finally revealed as ‘A Good Man Goes To War’! The Doctor and the Last Centurion, otherwise known as Rory Williams, husband to a kidnapped wife, father to an abducted daughter, go chasing after Amy and Melody Pond.

Find out what we thought of the latest developments in the Moffat Master Plan in our commentary!

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, Peter, and Swithun.
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Doctor Who Commentary – 6.06 ‘The Almost People’

Join us as we discuss ‘The Almost People’s’ many twists and turnsas the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory attempt to escape the island and bring peace between humans and flesh, and face some startling discoveries of their own. We discuss everything from Roman Rory through to Moffat’s alleged sexism, and of course, that cliffhanger!

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, Peter, Swithun and Olivia.
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What did you think of ‘The Almost People’? Does the ongoing story have you enthralled, or has it distracted from the individual stories? Remember to read James’s review, and let us know what you think in the comments below!